MNDF

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The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) is participating in "Exercise Pragati 2026" currently held in India. A total of 30 soldiers and two officers are taking part in this exercise.

Maldivian military personnel participate in mountainous counter-terrorism operations conducted by Indian Armed Forces

Malé Eid Festivities.

Despite government claims of implementing austerity measures to reduce spending, grand celebrations are being held in Malé for three days

A soldier from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has passed away while participating in a search and rescue operation on Saturday to locate four divers reported missing in Vaavu Atoll.

Smoke and mirrors surrounding the fatal cave dive of Sergeant Mahdy

An officer from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) passed away while participating in a search and rescue operation on Saturday to locate four divers reported missing in Vaavu Atoll.

Distraction tactics and blame games cannot hide military leadership’s deadly miscalculation

Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdi of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has passed away during the search operation for the missing divers.

Police launch investigation into death of Mahudhee

Speedboat traveling from Lh. Maafilaafushi to Male' sustains hull damage.

All students rescued from leaking speedboat safely transported to Male'

An officer from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) passed away while participating in a search and rescue operation on 16 May 2026 to locate four divers reported missing in Vaavu Atoll.

Fatal cost of political pride and empty oxygen tanks

The final respects for Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdi are currently being paid at the Islamic Centre.

Funeral prayers for Staff Sergeant Mahudhee held at Islamic Centre

License of Duke of York safari suspended following incident.

Safari license suspended following fatal diving accident

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) is currently conducting a search and rescue operation to locate the missing divers.

Officer dies during search operation for missing Italian divers

An underwater cave: According to information released by the MNDF, the cave where the diver's body was discovered measures approximately 200 feet in length.

Body discovered inside a cave at a depth of 60 meters; remaining four divers are also believed to be inside same cave: MNDF

Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu).

Although spokesperson acknowledged unauthorized entry of vessel into Maldivian waters constituted a security breach, he fails to explain how such a significant lapse occurred

A major fire has broken out at Feydhoo School in Addu City, resulting in significant structural damage.

Fire breaks out at Feydhoo School, causing extensive damage to the premises

A crocodile discovered on an uninhabited island in Lhaviyani Atoll has been handed over to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). | MNDF

A crocodile discovered on an uninhabited island in Lhaviyani Atoll has been handed over to MNDF

Efforts to extinguish a fire that broke out in a pile of waste near Dhoadhi Flat 11. | MNDF

Firefighters extinguish blaze at waste pile near Dhoadhi 11 after six-hour operation

A fuel boat in Feeali has been destroyed by a fire, resulting in significant damages. The island's ice plant was also incinerated in the blaze and has been rendered completely unusable. | MNDF

Oil Tanker Fire in Feeali: Massive Damage Reported as Ice Plant Completely Destroyed!

The area where the vessel "Udhares" capsized. Authorities were searching for an elderly individual reported missing. | MNDF

Missing man from "Udhares" boat found safe on a wooden plank; currently receiving medical treatment!

The Ministry of Defence has stated that the National Service Program is receiving significant support and interest from a large number of young people. | MNDF

Deadline extended for participation in the third National Service Program

A fire broke out in a former accommodation block in Hulhumalé Phase 3, resulting in extensive damage. | MNDF

Fire breaks out at former accommodation block in Hulhumale' Phase 3, causing significant damage

The entire block at the Gaafu Alif Atoll Education Centre has been completely destroyed following a devastating fire. | MNDF

Fire at GA. Atoll Education Centre suspected to be caused by electrical short circuit: Council

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